Friday marks one year since President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, a date which celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. Jelani Cobb, Janell Ross and Eddie Glaude talk about the history and its connection to what we’re seeing in society today. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth … [Read more...]
Did You Know That Juneteenth Is The Longest-Standing African American Holiday? | TSR DidYouKnow
Roommates, it's time to kick off the Juneteenth celebration! Get ready for epic cookouts, festivals, and fireworks because 2023 marks our second year as an official federal holiday. But did you know that before Juneteenth became a national holiday, it was predominantly celebrated in the South for over 156 years, making it the longest-standing African American holiday? Tags: … [Read more...]
Americans celebrate Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday | Morning in America
Happy Juneteenth! Monday marks America’s newest federal holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. #Juneteenth #UnitedStates #HolidayWatch Read more: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/holidays/juneteenth-celebration/ #MorningInAmerica: https://www.newsnationnow.com/joinus Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour … [Read more...]
What to Know: The History of Juneteenth
The oldest celebration of African American freedom is now the newest federal holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of the last enslaved Black people in Texas, on June 19, 1865. Here's what to know about how the celebration began, and how it's evolved. Stay connected: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nbcbayarea Like us on Facebook: … [Read more...]